Boston's Black Residents Face Life Expectancy Gap
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Massachusetts residents, particularly Black men, face a widening life expectancy gap in Boston, with averages of eighty-two years for the city and seventy-two years for Black men. The gap has doubled since 2013, with officials attributing it to the COVID pandemic and a surge in overdoses. Community leaders cite systemic racism, segregation, and underinvestment in Black neighborhoods as root causes, leading to overlooked health needs and preventable deaths from cancer, heart disease, and drugs. Drug overdoses are the top early killer for Black men, followed by cancer and heart issues. The city is pledging two million dollars for screenings and prevention, with a fuller report due in April.
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